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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
5
Washington reports a witty rhyming aside by Willis of Mississippi during House debate on tariff and reform measures. The scene drew laughs as lawmakers debated futures contracts and tariff revision amid party tensions. Officials note President Taft era concerns and Chinese open door policy frame ongoing international tensions.
Earnest Christian workers from across North Carolina gather in Burlington for the State Sunday School Association convention. Highlights include prominent speakers Governor Glenn and Wake Forest’s President Poteat, with musical directors Meases Tuller and Mere With, and daily sessions through Thursday.
Lula Georgia April 7. Danion Massey who lives four miles from town killed his wife by striking her on the head with the butt of a shotgun. He then asked a neighbor to kill him and confessed he had killed his wife. Mrs Massey was found in the woods near her home in a pool of her own blood. Massey appeared demented and had recent convulsions last week.
Denver April 7 Williame J Bryan closed a day of strenuous activity by addressing 50 banqueters in the El Jebel Temple hall. The Bryan Democratic Club arranged the event with former Congressman John Shaffroth presiding. About 500 waiters engaged for service walked out in a dispute with the caterer, delaying the banquet without any meals served.
In Marietta Georgia on April 7 the eighteenth annual meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the North Georgia conference convenes with over two hundred delegates from more than 120 societies. Committees prepared hospitality as sessions run daily with morning afternoon and evening addresses. Reports highlight Georgia mission work strength.
Los Angeles April 7 Mrs Beulah Hawkins remains in a deep sleep after sixty one days with no signs of awakening. Doctors are puzzled and little hope remains for recovery. The case has included weight loss and intermittent consciousness with eyelid movements suggesting an attempt to wake from a cataleptic trance described as cataleptic insanity. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pill appears in the piece as a remedy offer from a local seller.
In Washington on April 7, Hobson of Alabama urged the United States to add two 25 000 ton battleships and to build at least four big ships a year for the Pacific and six for the Atlantic. He warned Japan seeks Pacific dominance and warned America must maintain naval superiority to guard its possessions and routes. He cited Formosa and the Pesca dores Islands bases and noted arms purchases and spy activity he attributed to Japan.
A wartime era reflection warns that America must build naval strength to preserve peace in the Pacific. Without it, a war between white and yellow races could erupt, hindering the spread of Christianity. The piece urges the U S to remain a great peace country and create opportunities for the church to reach Asia.
Thomas McCreary, a New York horseman, was accidentally shot by Congressman J Thomas Heflin after a Pennsylvnia avenue car altercation with a negro named Lundy. McCreary suffers lockjaw and is gravely ill after surgery at George Washington University Hospital. Lundy was wounded in the neck but recovering. Heflin faces arraignment on Friday.
South Dakota Sunday School Association holds its annual convention in Brookings with delegates from every county arriving by train and lodging with local families. Opening exercises and a monster welcome are planned, featuring Hugh Cork of Chicago and various educators and clergy. Professor M. H. Romer of Mitchell will preside as sessions run Wednesday and Thursday.
The regular monthly meeting at the Leslie Mell Industrial Home in the Villa opened with a prayer led by Miss Lane. Treasurer Mrs. Thomas presented receipts totaling 29.60 from garment sales and dues, with expenditures including wages, materials, and sick relief, while city council funding was cut, risking finances and limiting aid.
Hawkingville Ga April 7 Hon A Way Pulaski's present representative in the legislature died this afternoon from nervous prostration after an attack of grippe He was formerly mayor of Hawkinsville and a prominent citizen He is survived by his wife four children three sisters Mollie Jelks Macon T H Wangfield Atlanta J W Woodall Toccoa
In Rome on April 6 the Duke of Abruzzi, after a lengthy talk with King Victor Emmanuel, prepared for a family council with the king and cousins Count of Turin and Duke of Aosta to arrange a marriage engagement with Miss Katherine Elkins. The king’s consent may or may not be granted. Health Coffee claims to imitate real coffee with toasted grains and nuts and no actual coffee, marketed by G. H.20.
The report recalls a cross examination where a defense attorney questions a witness about the defendant's drinking and gambling. The witness cites a blue chip given for car fare as implying the claim. An advertisement for Dr Shoop's Restorative claims to restore energy and cure sluggish nerves.
The Democratic executive committee of Oglethorpe County met in Lexington and decided to hold the county primary on May 22. D M Gaulding chairman of the thirtieth senatorial district called a May 1 Athens meeting to set the senatorial primary date. Elbert Madison Clarke counties each may send one delegate. Clarke County already fixed May 2 for its senator vote. Clarke chairs may decide May 8.
Clarke county commissioners ban ploughing into road ditches to prevent floods and damage. The board warns farmers of prosecution for violations. They adjust rewards for escaped convicts and authorize costs for their return. A new heating plant for the jail and court house is approved, with a one year test, at 2184 dollars. Contracts cover road linking Danielsville and Hull, and soil for Lexington road. Secretariat to pay fifty dollars on Emma Madison case appeal decision. Books and cases for Georgia reports acquired.
The advertisement promotes Voleys Kidney Cure claiming it stops irregular life and cures kidney and bladder trouble within medical reach. It presents no verifiable evidence and targets general health concerns.
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